Serpententacle
Hall of Fame
Anyone know what's up with Tsonga? I've not heard or seen anything from him in a long while.
Where's Tsonga?
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MEAC_ALLAMERICAN
Legend
He had knee surgery, I think the first Tuesday of the French Open and as Fee mentioned, no timetable had been set for his return. He was slated for the olympics, but withdrew from that.
Serpententacle
Hall of Fame
Thanks. I just kind of miss the lummox. His lumbering play. He has a bright future in this game, I believe... if he could stay healthy.
ksbh
Banned
Andy Roddick is a one slam wonder, haiving won a U.S. Open title. Tsonga has won nothing, so is not even a one slam wonder.
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Deleted member 21996
Guest
actually that will be a problem since he seems to suffer from chronicle back (spine) injuries that almost ended his carreer prematurely
drive
Semi-Pro
He is an "I wannabe a grand slam wonder".
ksbh
Banned
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laurie
Guest
Just imagine how Joe Wilfred Tsonga feels - this guy has an amazing amount of potential but he may never realize it and the public may never see it. If that's the case it will be a real shame because a lot lesser players ability wise have gone on to make big names for themselves.
Let's hope when he comes back, he has a clear run from injury for at least 12 months. Also, better for him to come back when his body is ready as opposed to rushing back.
edberg505
Legend
Hmm, a lot of hateraid being spilled all around here just because he smashed Nadal in the AO? Look the guy has game wether you guys want to admit it or not. His problem is overcoming injuries. I wonder how many of you have ever even heard of him or seen him play before the Aussie Open.
skip1969
G.O.A.T.
i'm sure if he hadn't beaten nadal, half the posters on here wouldn't give a damn about him.
edberg505
Legend
LOL, I have no doubt about that at all.
drive
Semi-Pro
He has an amazing potential for sure but he has to prove that he can be consistent enough to be a top ten player. by the way he sucks on clay, face it edberg505.
bluetrain4
G.O.A.T.
Yeah, everytime he gets on a roll, he gets injured. It's too bad. Even if he never wins a Slam, he's a great player to have in the draw, because he's fun to watch and he poses the potential to upset a lot of players.
edberg505
Legend
It's kinda hard to be consistent when your injured all the time. By the way, how many matches has he played on clay this year? Hell since he's been a pro which is a while now, how many times has he played in his own country's grand slam the French Open?
nalk7
Rookie
drive
Semi-Pro
I think that he only played RG last year (I don't remember exactly).
edberg505
Legend
This is exactly what I mean. He's been a pro since 2004 and since he's been a pro he's only played in each of the slams once. The Aussie Open of course being the exception and this year was only his second time playing in it. His lone appearance at the french came in 2005 by the way, which was the very first time I saw him play against Andy Roddick.
superman1
Legend
He's one of the brightest stars on tour and I want to see him back. Hopefully these injuries don't end up ruining his career.
He doesn't just look like Ali, he PLAYS like him. There's something in his movement and the way he just patiently plays defense and then suddenly unloads a forehand that reminds me of the greatest.
He doesn't just look like Ali, he PLAYS like him. There's something in his movement and the way he just patiently plays defense and then suddenly unloads a forehand that reminds me of the greatest.
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
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consistency wins
Semi-Pro
He's still a wonder and spectacle to watch, though.
Tennisguy777
Professional
What the hell are you talking about, He almost won a clay tourney, before withdrawing from his semifinal match to have his surgery! He was playing hurt for almost 3 months he tried to finish the season but was told he's risking permanent career threatening damage to his knee if he continued. He'll be back for US open lets hope he knocks out federer and not Nadal out, this time. I Pray for a speedy recovery and injury free career for him. He's a good guy and Tennis World needs him.
Hopefully Tsonga will be ready to play in the US Open unfortunately I don't see him making a run because he will probably be a little rusty. As for some of the people who mentioned Roddick, I think he is pretty much done. I don't see him as a threat anymore except for Davis Cup. He hasn't improved anything and his forehand is really letting him down.
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